The Power of Place: Cultural Philanthropy in 2026

“A fantastic opportunity to meet with other organisations… so helpful to share ideas and brainstorm together with such a diverse mix and range in every way and of course the speakers were all excellent.” 2025 FPAC Conference Delegate

Discover how place-based cultural philanthropy is driving meaningful change across the UK. The Power of Place is our second national philanthropy conference, bringing together cultural leaders, philanthropists, and change-makers to explore the power of place-based philanthropy in the arts.

Delegates will hear from Paul Callaghan CBE of Sunderland Culture as he delivers a keynote on philanthropy’s vital role in cultural regeneration. An expert panel will tackle Lessons from the Front Line, chaired by Moira Sinclair, Chair of Factory International, and including Alex Day (Big Give), Nicky Twemlow (Made in Stoke), and Dave Moutrey OBE (Manchester City Council).

The afternoon will offer dynamic discussion, valuable networking, and the opportunity to share best practice with peers who are shaping the future of cultural philanthropy.

Booking Details

• Tuesday 10^th March 2026, 1:15-5pm
• Halle St Peters, Manchester M4 6BF
• Tickets are free, but we encourage donations to help cover the cost of the event on a pay what- you-decide basis.

Who’s it for?

We welcome anyone interested in philanthropy development including CEOs, Trustees, cultural leaders, development teams, or other decision-makers in cultural organisations across the UK.

Accessibility

Halle St Peters is an accessible venue. See the Facilities section of https://halle.co.uk/venues/halle-st-peters for more information. If you have any questions regarding accessibility, ticketing or the conference in general, please contact info@artsphilanthropy.org.uk

Figurative Philanthropy for Arts and Culture

The Power of Place is produced by Figurative Philanthropy for Arts and Culture (FPAC).

FPAC is responsible for Figurative’s philanthropy development programmes. FPAC’s work focuses on researching and developing means of attracting new philanthropy into the arts and culture sector, alongside supporting arts leaders to feel confident seeking philanthropic giving and developing a range of funding sources for their work.  You can see more about the inaugural 2025 conference here. (LINK)

FPAC is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.